Launch Your SLP Career with Global Experience
For graduate students ready to take their clinical skills global, SLP Abroad’s externship programs turn the world into your practicum site.
Work side-by-side with U.S.-licensed supervisors and local SLP professionals in international settings — combining advanced clinical training, mentorship, and cultural immersion that elevate your professional journey.
Program Highlights
Structured Supervised Practice: Participate in full‐time clinical placements aligned with graduate program requirements, under direct supervision by experienced SLPs. Gain real-world experience in schools, clinics, and community settings while developing professional competencies.
Small Cohort & Personalized Mentorship: Work in small groups to maximize mentorship, personalized feedback, and professional growth. You’ll receive individualized guidance from U.S.-licensed clinicians and on-site facilitators dedicated to your success.
Diverse Clinical Settings: Deliver services to culturally and linguistically diverse populations, collaborate with local professionals, and adapt therapy approaches to reflect multicultural and international contexts.
Cultural Immersion & Global Perspective: Beyond hours and supervision, immerse yourself in a host country’s lifestyle, language, and community culture. Excursions, reflection sessions, and local engagement help you grow both as a practitioner and global citizen.
Comprehensive Support: From pre-departure training to on-site logistics, you’ll be supported every step of the way. Housing, transportation, therapy materials, WiFi, emergency contact, and in-country staff are all part of the experience.
Professional & Personal Benefits
- Complete your graduate clinical hour requirements in a meaningful, professionally relevant setting.
- Build intercultural competence, clinical confidence, and leadership skills.
- Strengthen your résumé and distinguish yourself for employment or doctoral programs
- Develop global networks — peers, mentors, and professional contacts
- Return home not only with hours—but with a renewed sense of purpose, expanded worldview, and readiness to lead in the SLP field.
Your Next Adventure Begins Here
Experience the world. Empower communication.
Begin your SLP journey with a graduate clinical placement abroad.